Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
last month's rent
I paid 675.00 for last months rent. I
have the checks to show this. The
person I paid in 2005 sold the
property in 2006 and I was told all
would be the same as per the
contract. It was sold again in 2007
and again I was told the contract
would stay the same. All payments
for future rent were paid to a
property manager. I moved and they
are paying me my secutiry deposit
but refuse to pay the last month;s
rent because they said it was never
collected at the closings. I have tried
to contact the original owner, he is
not calling me back. How do I get
my money back? Who is
responsible?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: last month's rent
It depends on the documents signed at closing. I would try and collect from both of them, but if you are unsuccessful, I would sue them both in small claims court for return of your money. I would also ask for treble damages (triple the amount) and all costs since this would fall under the consumer laws. Good luck.